Bibliograph

The cherry orchard, a play in four acts, by Anton Chekhov ; translated from the Russian by Hubert Butler ; introduction by Tyrone Guthrie

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The cherry orchard, a play in four acts, by Anton Chekhov ; translated from the Russian by Hubert Butler ; introduction by Tyrone Guthrie

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The cherry orchard

Oclc number

7155357

Responsibility statement

by Anton Chekhov ; translated from the Russian by Hubert Butler ; introduction by Tyrone Guthrie

Series statement

Year book press series of plays

Sub title

a play in four acts

Summary

The Gayev family is torn by powerful forces, forces rooted deep in history and the society around them. Their estate is hopelessly in debt; urged to cut down their beautiful cherry orchard and sell the land for holiday cottages, they struggle to act decisively

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